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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,262.47, 15,376.83 and 4,334.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,262.47, 15,376.83 and 4,334.49 is: 6,494.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,262.47 : 15,376.83 = 4,334.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,262.47/15,376.83 = 4,334.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,262.47x = 15,376.83 × 4,334.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,262.47x = 66,650,715.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,650,715.87/10,262.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,494.61

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